Category Archives: Iceland

Enjoying Reykjavik

Posted on May 26, 2014 by kcbernick

Friday, May 23 Another day with nothing scheduled. We headed downtown for some breakfast at Sandholt Bakery and Coffee House. They bill themselves as artisans, and their pastries were wonderful. I had what could be the best cinnamon roll I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Golden Circle

Posted on May 26, 2014 by kcbernick

Thursday, May 22 The Golden Circle covers about 200 miles, looping from Reykjavik into central Iceland and back. Our first stop was at Nesjavellir, a high temperature thermal area where it is easy to see dozens of steam vents. A … Continue reading →

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When in Reykjavik…

Posted on May 23, 2014 by kcbernick

Wednesday, May 21 Nowhere to go today, so we slept in. We walked around town and did some shopping. The population of Reykjavik is about 100,000 of the total number 300,000 in the country. In spite of the small numbers, … Continue reading →

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Soft Water Hard Water

Posted on May 21, 2014 by kcbernick

Tuesday, May 20 We were up early this morning to catch a bus for a 14 hour tour. We covered a lot of territory in the southeast part of Iceland. Our first stop was at the Skogafoss Waterfall, which was … Continue reading →

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We Are So Relaxed

Posted on May 20, 2014 by kcbernick

Monday, May 19 We headed to the Blue Lagoon, which was formed accidently during operation of a nearby power plant. People bathing there noticed that the water had great effects on the skin, so public bathing facilities were opened there … Continue reading →

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Up North – Way up North!

Posted on May 20, 2014 by kcbernick

Saturday, May 17 We’d been home for almost a month, and it’s still cold in Minnesota, so we decided to go where it’s colder still. We are traveling with two other couples, Jason and Jennifer, and Sally and Jeff.  We … Continue reading →

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